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N840 KRT

1996 BMW 840

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

108,675 mi
Last recorded108,675 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW 840105,519 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN840 KRT
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 108,675 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 105,568 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 104,708 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 104,657 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 104,491 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 103,659 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 101,861 miles

fuel lines corroded

Pass 22 May 2018 100,906 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2017 98,458 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 10 Mar 2016 96,845 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 96,845 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 96,601 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 93,180 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2010 84,292 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

rear axle diff seals leaking

Pass 27 May 2009 80,890 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 May 2009 80,882 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2008 73,228 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake operation noisy

fuel pipes corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

rear diff pinion oil seals leaking oil

Fail 22 May 2008 73,228 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake operation noisy

fuel pipes corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

rear diff pinion oil seals leaking oil

Pass 10 Apr 2007 64,481 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 62,584 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW 840?

Based on 28,318 MOT tests across 1,862 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
1,508
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,862
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 937
Headlamp aim too low 780
Brake pipe excessively corroded 741
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 554
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 499
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N840 KRT is a 1996 BMW 840 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1996 BMW 840 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 105,519 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 840 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 937 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N840 KRT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 840 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this BMW 840 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N840 KRT registered?

N840 KRT is a 1996 BMW 840, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N840 KRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N840 KRT shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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